Month: April 2022

Stay Safe Online thanks to @sophos for this warning about malicious QR codes

Stay Safe Online thanks to @sophos for this warning about malicious QR codes

Watch out for fake QR codes – criminals can clone a QR code or they can place their own QR codes over legitimate ones. @Sophos have created a free app called ‘Sophos Mobile Security’ that will scan QR codes and tell you if the site they’re sending you to is safe or not.

Stay Safe Online – Thanks to @Revolutapp for this tax scam warning

Scammers and fraudsters call you claiming to be HMRC. They offer you a rebate once you pay a fee, or by pretending you have to urgently pay a fine or you’ll be arrested. To make it worse, these criminals can also change their phone numbers to make it look like you’re getting a genuine call from HMRC. If you’re contacted by someone claiming to be from HMRC or the Police, hang up and contact them independently via the contact numbers listed on www.gov.uk